Front-end Developer Job at Buffer Media

Buffer Media is a mobile marketing & VAS enabler that connect top brands with millions of people in Africa, locating them via mobile interactions. We enable monetization of mobile content (games, app, videos, music, CRBT) in Nigeria, and help mobile subscribers locate amazing products, services & apps via mobile advertising 

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Front-end Developer
Job Location: Apapa, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: DevOps

Job Description

• We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Front-end Developer who can utilize HTML, CSS and JavaScript (Angular/React js/JQuery) to develop effective user interfaces for web and mobile applications released to the public.
• The successful candidate will work closely with our development and software design teams to build and update web applications and internal web tools and make them more efficient.
• The front-end developer will also be responsible for creating innovative solutions to web design issues to help make the website more visually appealing and enhance usability.
• At Buffer, you will be working with the latest technology, you will have the chance to advance and grow your career.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review designs created by product designers; ask any necessary clarifying questions before starting on work
• Write code to implement visual elements into various web applications
• Create prototypes, mockups, and staging sites for review and feedback
• Optimize websites and applications to ensure fast loading speeds
• Maintain web applications and implement any necessary additions or enhancements
• Identify and troubleshoot various website issues and coding problems
• Collaborate with members of the website team (including designers and back-end developers) to consistently improve functionality and user-friendliness of the web applications
• Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology
• Meet tight deadlines as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 4+ years in a front-end development role
• Portfolio or samples of past work and projects
• Understanding of the entire web development process, with an emphasis on front end design and development
• Advance skill in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, JQuery and various content management systems
• Ability to interpret and implement web designs
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other relevant staff members or clients
• Willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing instructions and requirements.

Note: This position is only for applicant living around or close to Apapa, Lagos.